ITC criticizes Ford for pursuing SK Innovation battery deals

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DAVID SHEPARDSON and HEEKYONG YANG

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Reuters

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March 05, 2021 12:04 PM

WASHINGTON/SEOUL -- The U.S. International Trade Commission on Thursday criticized Ford Motor Co. for pursuing battery contracts with SK Innovation after evidence had emerged the South Korean electric vehicle battery maker misappropriated trade secrets from crosstown rival LG Chem.

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